Joel A. Porzio-Diaz, RRT, RN
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse and Respiratory therapist with expertise in all elements of patient care. Successful in working as part of team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patient's needs in acute, critical care and emergency environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs
Registered Nurse
BestSelf Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to psych provider.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Administered IM medication extended release medications to patients to observe and record responses.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Management of devices such as: Balloon Pump, CRRT machine, Impella
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo/ Olean General Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Provide professional care for patients in acute/critical care setting to strengthen clients respiratory functions.
- Provided medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management through Invasive and non-invasive measures for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Member of the Rapid response team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
05.2014
Skills
- Expertise in ventilator mechanics, management and interpretation of respiratory diagnostic findings
- Intravenous Therapy initiation and management
- Management and titration Critical Care Medications
- Management and care of medical devices: Impella, CRRT, balloon pumps
- Care of central lines, mid-lines and PICC lines
- Management and monitoring of Hemodynamic parameters, Swan-Ganz catheter and Art-Lines
- Insertion and care of: Foley, NG/OG tubes
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in EPIC electronic medical record
Accomplishments
- Registered Professional Nurse
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- Erie Community College Respiratory Care Clinical Preceptor
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Kenmore Mercy Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - BestSelf Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU - Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo/ Olean General Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2021
Daemen College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Trocaire College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Erie Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care
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